This unique recipe for Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew is hearty and has great flavor. Filled with potatoes, beans, and ground beef, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
I found this recipe in a cookbook I bought from an estate sale. I bought about 20 cookbooks from this sale, I felt like the luckiest person alive that day! This little book I found I could tell is a collection of recipes from the family of the woman who must have passed away.
The recipes are cut and pasted into the book, then reprinted for the family to have their own copies. This shipwreck stew caught my eye, I knew it could be adapted for the slow cooker.
The only thing different I did was add the taco seasoning packet (I found that advice on allrecipes.com). I also added water, I did not want this stew to thicken and seize up.
How to make Shipwreck Stew:
Gather these ingredients:
- Lean ground beef
- Russet potatoes
- White onion
- Celery
- Mushrooms
- Canned Kidney Beans
- Campbell’s tomato soup
- Taco seasoning packet
- water
Brown the ground beef on the stove top in a skillet, add that to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients.
Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook for 7-8 hours on low or until the potatoes are tender.
Try another stew recipe:
- Witches Brew Stew
- Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew
- Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker Classic Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker Split Pea Stew
I love finding recipes like this that spark my joy again for the slow cooker. I’ve been doing this website for 6 years now and am always surprised that there is always something great to try, I just need to keep my eyes open for new (or old in this case) recipes. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Have a great weekend.
Slow Cooker Shipwreck Stew
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef (I used 10% fat)
- 3 medium russet potatoes sliced
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 celery ribs sliced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 15 oz. can kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 21 oz. Campbell’s tomato soup (2 10.5 oz. cans)
- 1 oz. packet taco seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups water
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet on the stovetop until cooked through, drain. Add to the slow cooker
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Stir, and serve! Great as is or topped with cheese.
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Other ground beef recipes here on the magical slow cooker:
- Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
- Slow Cooker Land Your Man Baked Beans
- Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak
- Slow Cooker Beef and Potato Au Gratin
- Slow Cooker Hobo Dinner
- Slow Cooker Taco Meatloaf Stuffed Peppers
- Slow Cooker Texas Trash Beef and Bean Dip
- Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs
- Slow Cooker Lipton Onion Meatloaf
- Slow Cooker Chuck Wagon Chili
- Slow Cooker Hamburger Hash
I’m using 2 lbs. ground meat — use 2 taco seasoning packets too? Afraid it will be bland if I don’t.
I would. Or at least one and a half.
I’m interested in making this anyone make it with chicken?
Hi Sarah! I’m making the ship wreck stew tomorrow I only have gold potatoes because we like those best will those work?!
Those potatoes will work great!
All in slow cooker ready for this evening I didn’t put the kidney beans in as I’m the only one that likes them so fingers crossed everyone enjoys it.
I’ve made this via the original recipe (no taco seasoning or water) in the oven and I want to do the same in the slowcooker. Do you think I need to add any water? I don’t want it like a stew, but like the original casserole.
You can, just add a touch of water and cut the potatoes very thin.
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They are so good and Thankyou so much of your time doing them for all of us, I enjoy!
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Added diced jalapeños, bacon and two tbsp of brown sugar… spicy, smoky, sweet and it turned out awesome. Definitely be making it again.
Making this for lunch to take to work this week .love new soup recipes
Just put everything in the slow cooker and started. I added some fresh jalapeños and added a can of diced tomatoes. And I used beef broth instead of water. Added sliced carrots too! Can not wait to try in 8 hours! Woo Hoo!!!!
I think you will love this meal Scott! Let me know how you like it.
Super Yummy! Next up: Hot Dog Chili and steamed hot dogs in the slow cooker. Woo hoo
Finally made the shipwreck stew! The wife and I loved it. It was something different for a change. Thanks Sarah…
I’m so happy you tried it!